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Productivity Hacks

The document outlines 7 productivity hacks: 1) Make a "Not-To-Do" list of tasks and people to avoid that waste time. 2) Declutter your digital environment to prevent distraction. 3) Use the "2 minute rule" to do small tasks immediately to be more productive. 4) Set deadlines ahead of actual due dates to eliminate last-minute stress. 5) Block out times for specific tasks to focus and prevent multitasking. 6) Track your energy levels and schedule important tasks during peak times. 7) Maintain a "Dream life list" and prioritize tasks that further your goals.

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Productivity Hacks

The document outlines 7 productivity hacks: 1) Make a "Not-To-Do" list of tasks and people to avoid that waste time. 2) Declutter your digital environment to prevent distraction. 3) Use the "2 minute rule" to do small tasks immediately to be more productive. 4) Set deadlines ahead of actual due dates to eliminate last-minute stress. 5) Block out times for specific tasks to focus and prevent multitasking. 6) Track your energy levels and schedule important tasks during peak times. 7) Maintain a "Dream life list" and prioritize tasks that further your goals.

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The 7 most useful

productivity hacks.

(Save 15+ hours / week):

c h r i s t o p h e r r o c a s
The Not-To-Do-Lists
Imagine a list of everything bad for you.

Tasks and people that make you question life.

This is that

List out activities non-worthy of your brain


Which can be removed or delegated
Keep a physical or digital list as a reminder.

Key Takeaway:

Knowing what to avoid is just as important as


knowing what to do.

christopher rocas
Digital Minimalism
Declutter your digital environment to avoid
‘shiny new toy syndrome’.
Google (and try) PARA organization system
Unsubscribe from non-essential emails
Limit time spent on trash sites & apps.

Key Takeaway:

Decluttered digital workspace helps you be


more productive, and less anxious.

christopher rocas
‘The 2 minute rule’

If a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it NOW.

It crushes procrastination . And keeps ‘task-list-

anxiety’ low

What tasks take <2 minutes

Add 10 to a list and run 25 minute pomodoro

Batch common tasks daily.

Key Takeaway:

Small tasks add up over time.

Compounding 101.

c h r i s t o p h e r r o c a s
The ‘deadlines-deadline’
Set deadlines ahead of the actual due dates.

This gets rid of last-minute stress . Other side


effects = guaranteed quality work
Identify actual task deadline
Subtract 20% to get new due date
New date = new target.

Key Takeaway:

Stress & poor quality of work is a choice.

This is how to make a better one.

christopher rocas
Moleskine Time Blocking
Block your time into category chunks.

Time blocking prevents multitasking, reduces


distraction, and promotes deep work.

Try this
Identify key tasks
Plug them into category blocks
Schedule these blocks and do nothing else.

Key Takeaway:

Time blocking is a productivity superpower.

christopher rocas
Energy Arbitrage
Keep track of energy levels throughout the day.

Then schedule tasks accordingly


Rate your energy levels hourly 1-10
Analyze your peak and low energy times
Schedule critical tasks during peak times.

Key Takeaway:

Matching the importance of your tasks with your


energy levels is a secret weapon.

It’s how you build momentum that becomes


your biggest edge.

christopher rocas
‘Dream life lists’

Keep a list of running tasks moving you closer to

your dream life

Write a letter about your dream life

List everything that unlocks this

Prioritize above everything

Feet in sand on beach.

Key Takeaway:

Everyone deserves a life they could only dream

of.

Knowing what you want, the prioritizing

ruthlessly will get you there.

c h r i s t o p h e r r o c a s
Thanks for reading!

Pick one to start this week.


Which is it?

Follow me for actionable advice on sales,


mental models, and career acceleration.

christopher rocas

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